Orange Pistachio-Stuffed Grilled Scallops

• 12 large sea scallops, fresh or frozen, 1 to 1 1/4 pounds
• 1 small fennel bulb
• 3 fresh oranges
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, snipped
• 1 tablespoon pistachios, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• salt and ground black pepper
• 4 cups fresh arugula
• pistachios, chopped (optional)

1. Thaw scallops, if frozen.
2. Rinse scallops; pat dry with paper towels.
3. Split scallops horizontally, to the opposite side (but not through it).
4. Remove fennel fronds and chop enough for 2 tablespoons.
5. Trim and quarter fennel bulb.
6. Finely shred 1 teaspoon of peel from one of the oranges.
7. Working over a bowl to catch any juice, use a sharp knife to peel and section the remaining oranges.
8. For the gremolata, in a small bowl combine fennel fronds, orange peel, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the parsley and 1 tablespoon pistachios; set aside.
9. For the vinaigrette, in a screw-top jar combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon reserved orange juice, the vinegar and honey.
10. Cover and shake well to combine.
11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12. Stuff scallops with the orange gremolata (as much as needed, reserving the rest).
13. Secure closed with toothpicks, if needed.
14. Lightly brush scallops with additional oil.
15. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
16. Place scallops in a lightly greased grill pan.
17. For a charcoal or gas grill, place grill pan with scallops on the grill rack directly over medium-high heat.
18. Place fennel directly on grill rack over medium-high heat.
19. Cover and grill 11 to 14 minutes or until fennel is lightly charred and tender and scallops are opaque, turning once halfway through grilling.
20. When cool enough to handle, slice fennel.
21. Place arugula on a serving platter.
22. Top with fennel, orange segments and scallops and sprinkle with any remaining gremolata.
23. Drizzle with vinaigrette and if desired, top with additional chopped pistachios.

fennel, oranges, olive oil, fresh italian, pistachios, sherry vinegar, honey, salt, fresh arugula, pistachios

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/orange-pistachio-stuffed-grilled-scallops-recipe/ (may not work)